Qualified for EXP for the first time ever last week. I had enough miles last year, but only reached PLT on dollars - happy to finally make it this year, even with 6 months of no flying. I see many CX F lounges in my future.
Got my first trip as an EXP coming up, and I've been upgraded on all of my segments - I've only ever had one upgrade go through before this. Should qualify for the extra SWUs after this, too.
If I may continue with the theme of Jimmy Buffett quotes, I'll contribute some (slightly modified) lyrics:
Over heard the engineer
Say something bout the landing gear
Now we're running strictly on Charlotte time